As the cell war begins I think it would be a good idea to introduce the candidate that I am sponsoring. The Valiant Vacuole. The vacuole is a membrane bound sack. They tend to be very large in plant cells. Vacuoles play many roles in a cell. They store nutrients and waste products, increase cell size during plant growth, the removal of waste products, and hydrolyzing of macromolecules.
A very important ability of vacuoles in plant cells is the regulation of turgor pressure. Turgor pressure is when water collects in the vacuole and pushes outward against the cell wall, producing rigidity in the plant. If turgor pressure drops enough a plant will lose its rigidity. This can be seen when a plant wilts.
Now that you know this information vote Valiant Vacuole!
Lauren and Victoria
Valiant Vacuole for President!
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